Registered Nurse - School Companion

Addus HomeCare; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Kalispell, MT is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide professional home health care in accordance with the established plan of care and company policies. You will assess, plan, and implement nursing care in patients' homes, while coordinating with families and the health team.

The role requires an active MT RN license, 1+ year clinical experience (ICU/rehab/med-surg preferred), and reliable transportation for home visits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience in ICU, rehab, or medical-surgical care.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Ability to complete documentation timely and legibly.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process.
• Observe and report changes in condition and document in the clinical record.
• Administer treatments and medications per plan of care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on self-care techniques.
• Notify Case Manager, physicians, and families of changes.
• Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides per state regulations.
• Maintain data collection and reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA regulations and agency policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and on-call scheduling.
• Coordinate care with patient, family and health care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Home visits capability

Time management

Education

Registered nursing degree

RN license (Montana)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position delivers professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the established plan of care and Company policies and procedures. Provides care consistent with all relevant professional standards and state and federal requirements.

Essential Duties

• Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet the patient's health care needs.
• Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition of the patient and family situation. Document such reports and observations in the clinical record and notify supervisor.
• Perform assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medications in the care of the patient, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and the plan of care.
• Teach the patients/caregivers appropriate self-care techniques.
• Notify the Case Manager, physicians, and families of changes in the patient's condition.
• Perform LPN and Home Health Aide supervisory visits, in accordance with state regulations, to evaluate competency and provide appropriate instructions.
• Maintain data collection, recording, and reporting systems to ensure proper service, uniform accounting, data collection, and measurement of outcomes.
• Communicate potential risk management issues and report abuse or unsafe/illegal practice as required by law.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs as assigned.
• Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in the on-call schedule and weekends/after hour visits, as necessary.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements & Competencies

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a RN in the state of practice
• At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing
• Home health experience preferred
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.